Water polo injuries
In water polo, the most common type of injuries occurs in the head, fingers, and shoulders, with training often leading to shoulder issues linked to factors like strength and flexibility. While hands and heads bear the brunt of unexpected ball or opponent contact, shoulder injuries tend to arise during practice sessions.
Youth sport injury research
Despite strong research and injury prevention programs, injury rates in youth sports remain high. One major issue is that these programs often rely on single-discipline knowledge, missing the complex nature of sport injuries. This study highlights the need for interdisciplinary research, to create more effective injury prevention strategies.
Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 6 (SCAT6)
What Do We Know About Sport-Related Concussions in Athletes with Disabilities
Benefits of pre-exercise stretching
Regular stretching is common among athletes as an injury prevention and warm up method. A recent study finds that regularly stretching before exercising and sticking to a routine can lower the chances of muscular or tendon injuries, especially in sports like running. Additionally, regular stretching may even improve balance and lower the risk of falling.
Concussion Reporting: The roles of coaches, players, and trainers
Injury in recreational athletes
Research on sports injuries often focuses on high performance athletes, potentially overlooking the risks for recreational players. This study on recreational tennis players found that they experience different injury patterns, with most injuries being caused by falls and twists.
Injury prevention strategies need to be gender specific
Did you know that male and female athletes have different injury profiles? According to a recent study, female athletes are at increased risk of foot, ankle, and knee injuries, bone stress injuries, and sports-related concussions. Alternatively, male athletes are more likely to experience acute bone fractures and hip, groin and hamstring injuries. The findings emphasize…
Optimizing performance and preventing injuries in sailing
Sailing athletes are constantly adjusting to weather conditions, risking injuries to the knee and lower back due to the sport’s dynamic nature. Customized training addressing vulnerable areas and a tailored nutrition plan, including timely macro- and micronutrient intake and supplements, have been shown to drastically reduce injuries and enhance performance in sailing.